Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

you get a promotion?" Graham chuckled. "Or a

felt like

any longer. I'm a bit busy here,"

was late at night on his end, so what

"Graham, I—"

days. I'll return at the beginning of

Maisie replied with a nod, her

wasn't sure what was wrong between her and Graham, but she was sure there was a problem. Perhaps the issue

the soft sofa. She gazed at the sea through the window, and some of her weariness faded as she looked at the distant

but he wasn't alone. He brought Persephone

lively young rabbit. "Ms.

Persephone away with a spatula in hand and laughed. "Hush, I'm still cooking!" "Ms. Squire, what delicious food are

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